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26-year-old Jeffry Padilla killed in east Birmingham shooting
As of now, no arrests have been made, and the investigation remains ongoing.
During the early hours in east Birmingham, a shooting incident resulted in the death of one individual.
Police were dispatched to the 500 block of 81st Street South at midnight following a Shot Spotter alert indicating a single round fired in the vicinity.
Before their arrival, the call was updated to report a person shot, as stated by Sgt. LaQuitta Wade on Saturday.
The victim, identified as Jeffry Padilla, 26, of Birmingham, was discovered lying face down in the front yard of a residence.
Birmingham Fire and Rescue Service pronounced him deceased at the scene.
Investigators suspect that the victim engaged in a verbal altercation with the unknown suspect or suspects just before the shooting occurred.
As of now, no arrests have been made, and the investigation remains ongoing.
Individuals with any pertinent information are urged to contact detectives at 205-254-1764 or Crime Stoppers at 205-254-7777.
